Over the weekend, a significant police presence was observed at the University of Southern California (USC) as officers responded to a pro-Palestinian protest. The scene was marked by dozens of police cars lining the streets and a large group of officers mobilizing on the USC campus.
The Los Angeles Police Department declared a 'tactical alert' in response to the protest, as reported on social media. Despite the heightened security measures, no arrests were made as of early Sunday. The exact reason for the tactical alert remains unclear.
On Friday night, USC announced on social media that its University Park campus would be temporarily closed due to a 'disturbance.' This closure added to the tense atmosphere surrounding the demonstrations at the university.
Notably, USC has been a focal point for various protests recently, including the cancellation of the school's valedictorian speech. These events are part of a broader trend of pro-Palestinian demonstrations taking place on campuses across the country.
